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Compare train, bus, and flight for Amsterdam to Glasgow
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $97. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 1m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.7 - 1.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $97, and a train costs an average of $519.
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $51. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 43m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.7 - 1.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $51, and a flight costs an average of $98.
Distance: 441 miles (711 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$241 Average price | $531 Average price | $170 Average price Cheapest | $70 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 1m Average total duration Fastest 2h 1m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 56m Average total duration 10h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 23h 35m Average total duration 23h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
2.1 - 4.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
$464 Average price | $123 Average price Cheapest | $168 Average price | $70 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 43m Average total duration Fastest 2h 43m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 54m Average total duration 9h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 23h 31m Average total duration 23h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
2.1 - 4.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Glasgow:
A bus is $71 (€57) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Glasgow costing on average $241 (€194).
A bus is $362 (€291) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Glasgow costing on average $531 (€428).
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 26m.
Bus takes on average 23h 5m.
This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Glasgow:
A train is $45 (€37) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Amsterdam to Glasgow costing on average $168 (€135).
A train is $341 (€275) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Glasgow costing on average $464 (€373).
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 24m.
Bus takes on average 23h 1m.
Travel optionsfrom Amsterdam to Glasgow
How to get from Amsterdam to Glasgow by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Amsterdam to Glasgow is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus10:45 PM23h25Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)9:10 PMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station$1641One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus10:45 PM23h25Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)9:10 PMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station$1641One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- KL94510:40 PM1h30Amsterdam Airport Schiphol11:10 PMGlasgow International Airport$7901One-way0 transfers
Other options
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L877736:40 AM13h56Amsterdam Centraal7:36 PMGlasgow Queen Street (GLQ)$3521One-way2 transfers- 9115+G256836:40 AM14h01Amsterdam Centraal7:41 PMGlasgow Queen Street (GLQ)$3581One-way1 transfer
- 9115+G256796:40 AM12h06Amsterdam Centraal5:46 PMGlasgow Queen Street (GLQ)$3641One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus10:15 PM23h55Amsterdam Central Bus Station (Bus Stop H)9:10 PMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station$1641One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus3:15 AM28h00Amsterdam Central Bus Station (Bus Stop H)6:15 AMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station$1791One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus7:00 AM24h15Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)6:15 AMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station$1811One-way2 transfers
- BA445 · BA14767:10 AM3h55Amsterdam Airport Schiphol10:05 AMGlasgow International Airport$2871One-way1 transfer
- BA431 · BA148411:35 AM4h15Amsterdam Airport Schiphol2:50 PMGlasgow International Airport$3301One-way1 transfer
- BA429 · BA147810:10 AM4h15Amsterdam Airport Schiphol1:25 PMGlasgow International Airport$3301One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Glasgow:
A bus is $71 (€57) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Glasgow costing on average $241 (€194).
A bus is $362 (€291) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Glasgow costing on average $531 (€428).
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 26m.
Bus takes on average 23h 5m.
- Around 28 flights per day.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Amsterdam and Glasgow as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) and arrive in Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station.
- Flights mostly depart from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and arrive in Glasgow International Airport.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Glasgow by bus.
- Travel with Lumo, Eurostar, Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway, Caledonian Sleeper, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Glasgow by train.
- Travel with easyJet, KLM, KLM Cityhopper, BA Cityflyer, British Airways, Eastern Airways, Lufthansa to go to Glasgow by flight.
- 4 direct flights per day with easyJet, KLM, KLM Cityhopper, Eastern Airways.
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